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POSE

(noun, verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Pose.

How to pronounce pose:

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Pose - as a noun

Affected manners intended to impress others

Example: "Don't put on airs with me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airs

A posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes

A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affectationaffectednessmannerism
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feigningpretencepretendingpretensesimulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pose - as a verb

Offer for others to consider

Example: "This poses an interesting question"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present

Assume a posture as for artistic purposes

Example: "We don't know the woman who posed for leonardo so often"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modelposturesit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displayexhibitexpose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions

Example: "She posed as the czar's daughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impersonatepersonate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
betraydeceivelead astray
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others

Example: "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
posture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquitbearbehavecarrycomportconductdeport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His confident stance and pose exuded authority."
"The painting captured the grace and elegance of her ballet pose."
"The yoga instructor demonstrated different poses to the class."
"The model struck a provocative pose for the fashion photoshoot."
"The statue's pose depicted a moment of triumph."
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Word Game Points

Is POSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is POSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is POSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pose is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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